24000 btu
I'm not an air conditioning expert, but I would expect that the compressor will run a lot more than it needs to. A 2 ton coil will not cool as much air as a larger capacity 3 ton coil. Experts?
It should say on the compressor and the fan motor labels.
It is not recommended to mix a 2 ton coil with a 2.5 ton compressor as it may lead to inefficiencies and potential system failures. It is best to match the coil and compressor sizes to ensure optimal performance and efficiency of the HVAC system.
You need 1 ton of cooling for every 400 square feet. This means 5 1/2 tons, but you would be best off with a 5 ton unit. a slightly undersized unit will run for longer periods of time compared to the 5 1/2 ton unit, but it will be a more efficient system. The less starts and stops will also reduce the wear and tear on your compressor, which will result in a longer compressor lifespan.
A standard ton of refrigeration is 12,000 BTU/h (3517 W). There for a 2 ton unit is a 24,000 BTU/h unit and a 3 ton unit is a 36,000 BTU/h unit.
Last one I replaced was $8,700
The main difference between a 2 ton and a 3 ton unit is their cooling capacity. A 3 ton unit can cool a larger space more efficiently compared to a 2 ton unit. The right choice depends on the size of the area you want to cool.
Up to 2 forced air units to one compressor unit.
Installing a 3 1/2 ton condenser on a 3 tr evaporator will not function properly. There isn't enough evaporator coil surface area to absorb heat and vaporize refrigerant liquid for its return back to the condenser compressor. What can be done is a 3 ton condenser unit with a 3 1/2 evaporator coil.
It is a 1 1/2 ton unit
2 tons
2 1/2 ton